Liposuction vs. tummy tuck - what's the difference?

If you are done having children, then it is a good time to have a consultation to see whether lipo, tummy tuck, or a combination of both would give you the best results.  Liposuction will remove excess unwanted fatty tissue, but will not tighten the skin or eliminate strech marks. Tummy tuck will get... more

You ask a very common question. It depends on how much loose skin you have and the status of your abdominal muscles. After three children chances are the muscles are a bit loose. It is best to be examined by a plastic surgeon, share your questions and concerns, and come up with a plan that meets your goals and... more

Vast majority of patients who underwent liposuction, either via tumescent technique or traditional plastic surgery under general anesthesia, should do well without need for tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty. After liposuction, there is a 'plane of scar tissue' between the skin and the muscle, hopefully with less... more

Tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is one of my favorite surgeries because the results are so much more impressive than anyone can imagine. The skin is tout and the belly is flat again. Women actually do wear a 2 piece bikini even if they did not prior to kids! Resection of all the fat & skin from... more

An appropriate candidate for a tummy tuck is an individual who has excess skin with poor elasticity. Additional benefits of an abdominoplasty is the repair,or tightening, of the stomach muscles. Liposuction is an excellent procedure for an individual who has good skin tone. No hanging skin and good muscle tone... more

When you think of body contouring and choosing the right procedure, the following guideline will be helpful. Liposuction is excellent for removing excess fat and sculpting our shape but will do nothing for the skin. In fact, it may leave you with more laxity and hanging skin once the fat is removed.... more

Hi there- Whether you need liposuction or a tummy tuck will really depend on a few variables, including your current exam (how much of the problem is due to loose skin, how much excess fat is present, and whether or not your muscles have been stretched apart by the pregnancies), your goals for appearance, and... more

A common question asked by many mothers...will I need a tummy tuck, or will liposuction be enough. In general, the abdomen, or Tummy, goes through significant changes during pregnancy. The muscles and fascia (muscle covering) streches out, the skin also streches.  Even the belly button goes... more

This is from my book BeautyScience: On occasion there is a decision to be made as to whether a liposuction or an abdominoplasty would best solve the patient’s problem. The advantage of the liposuction is very small scars and removal of fat. But liposuctioning an area with severe stretch marks may result... more

For those patients who have abdominal contour issues with excess fat, especially is localized areas, liposuction can achieve great results.  We prefer smart lipo to add a little skin tightening to the procedure, and it works very well.  However, those people who have extra skin and loose muscles,... more